You probably already know high blood pressure increases your risk for heart attack, but did you also know it can be a cause of sexual problems. Hypertension can lead to erectile dysfunction, lower libidos and less interest in sex for both men and women. But it doesn’t have to.

High blood pressure can have big negative consequences on your physical and mental health. But there’s good news amid the gloom: keeping your BP out of the danger zone doesn’t have to be just about restraint. Instead find your perfect and perfectly fun blood pressure-release valves.

Loss of libido is a common problem in both men and women at some point in their life. Many of the factors can be readily managed. Interestingly, everything you do to increase your sex drive also helps reduce your blood pressure. Coincidence?